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\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Looking at Christmas<\/span><\/p>\n

Mother, please tell me-it’s Christmas again–<\/span>
Why did the star shine in heaven back then?<\/span>
“Heavenly Father was happy and He<\/span>
Wanted the Nephites and Wise Men to see<\/span>
Jesus was born, and the star was the sign<\/span>
Telling the world that the Babe was divine.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Why was he born in a stable with hay?<\/span>
Kings lived in palaces back in that day.”<\/span>
Jesus Christ’s kingdom is heaven, you know.<\/span>
Money and palaces stay here below.<\/span>
He came to earth just to show us the way<\/span>
We can be with Him in heaven one day.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Presents and toys, then, are<\/span>
things of this earth.<\/span>
Why do we give them to honor His birth?<\/span>
“That’s a good question. My<\/span>
child, you are wise,<\/span>
Looking at Christmas through<\/span>
Jesus Christ’s eyes.<\/span>
Love is the answer. Love is the way<\/span>
To properly celebrate Jesus<\/span>
Christ’s day.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“God loved the world, so He<\/span>
gave us His son.<\/span>
Love for each other brings real<\/span>
Christmas fun.”<\/span>
“Gifts giv’n when thinking of<\/span>
only their worth,<\/span>
Just like fine palaces, stay on<\/span>
this earth.<\/span>
Thinking of others and showing<\/span>
your love<\/span>
Brings happiness here and<\/span>
great joy up above.”<\/span><\/p>\n

by Therese Aurich<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

May we feel the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ in our homes and lives this beautiful time of the year, as we celebrate His humble birth, life of service, and the gift of His Atoning sacrifice.<\/p>\n

With best wishes for the merriest Christmas ever,<\/p><\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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